"Snowplow-Involved Crashes Spike in Ohio: ODOT Pleads for Driver Caution"

Several states, including Ohio, have reported snowplow-involved crashes this winter, with at least 13 incidents in Ohio alone. Despite efforts to keep roadways safe, crashes involving snowplows have resulted in fatalities in states such as New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that wintry weather plays a role in over 1 million crashes annually, with researchers attributing most snowplow-related crashes to operator errors. State officials urge drivers to use caution, stay alert for snowplows, and maintain a safe distance behind them during winter weather conditions.